NCAA BK

Bucknell 66, American U. 47

LEWISBURG, Pa. (AP)

Mike Muscala scored 21 points as Bucknell dispatched American
University 66-47 Wednesday night to clinch the No. 1 seed in the
Patriot League Tournament for a record fifth time and become the
first team in conference history to win three straight outright
regular-season titles.

The Bison (24-5, 11-2), who escaped with a 56-55 win over the
Eagles on Jan. 30, are tied for fourth-most wins in program
history.

Bucknell led 29-20 at halftime. American got within five twice
in the second half, the last time at 38-33 with 13:07 left, then
Joe Willman made two free throws and Muscala scored on a
three-point play to end the threat.

Cameron Ayers added 18 points to surpass 1,000 career points and
Bryson Johnson scored 16 for the Bison, who will have home-court
advantage throughout the conference tourney.

Tony Wroblicky's 13 points led the Eagles (10-18, 5-8), who have
dropped three straight games.

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